JAKARTA | INDATANEWS.COM - Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) is promoting efforts to improve the skills of mobile phone technicians so they can keep pace with technological developments and meet the needs of businesses and industry (DUDI). One of the measures is the organization of a mobile phone technician competition as part of the Indonesia Skills Competition (Inaskill) 2026.
Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor said rapid technological developments require
mobile phone technicians to continuously improve their skills. In addition to technical knowledge, technicians must also possess analytical and problem-solving abilities, be able to adapt to innovation, and understand customer service and occupational safety standards.
New Competition Category for Mobile Phone Technicians
According to Afriansyah, skills development can be made more effective when technicians are given opportunities to demonstrate their abilities through competitions. For this reason, the Ministry of Manpower has included mobile phone technology as a competition category in
Inaskill 2026 for the first time.
"Our technicians can take part. This is the first time that a competition for mobile phone technicians has been included among the competition categories we have prepared. The final competition will later be organized by the Directorate General of Vocational Training and Productivity (Ditjen Binalavotas)," Afriansyah said on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the World Cup Circuit Global Championship (CGC) Indonesia 2026 at the Ministry of Manpower building in Jakarta.
The Ministry of Manpower will hold the mobile phone
technician competition at the Kemnaker Vocational Training Center on Jalan Gatot Subroto No. 44, South Jakarta. The new category is part of the government's efforts to provide technicians with a competitive platform while encouraging them to develop their skills in line with technological advances.
Kemnaker is also calling on mobile phone technician communities in various regions to prepare for the competition. The government expects the national competition not only to identify highly skilled technicians, but also to serve as a means of assessing their abilities and strengthening competency standards for workers in the telecommunications equipment repair sector.
The increasingly dynamic development of the mobile phone industry has also driven up demand for qualified technicians. Technicians must not only be able to repair damaged devices, but also accurately analyze problems and provide solutions in accordance with applicable work standards.
Afriansyah said these developments require technicians to continuously improve their competencies. Technicians must keep up with technological advances so that their skills remain aligned with industry requirements.
He said the employment and industrial landscape continues to change with the emergence of various technological innovations. Therefore, technicians must also adapt their skills so they can provide services that correspond to developments in devices and consumer needs.
"In this way, the quality of the national technician workforce can meet the requirements of businesses and industry (DUDI), which are becoming increasingly modern," he said.
MOBILE PHONE TECHNICIANS AT THE INDONESIA SKILLS COMPETITION: Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor said the mobile phone technology category will be included in the Indonesia Skills Competition for the first time in 2026, providing technicians with a national-level competitive platform. (PHOTO: Ministry of Manpower Press and Public Relations Office/Kemnaker)
Further Strengthening Technician Competencies
Afriansyah hopes that the inclusion of the mobile phone technician category in
Inaskill 2026 will contribute to improving the quality of workers in this sector. The competition can provide technicians with a platform to measure their abilities, gain experience, and prepare for the demands of an increasingly competitive industry.
The Ministry of Manpower also views competitions as one of the instruments for fostering a culture of continuous skills development among workers. Through such competitions, technicians have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities based on established standards and further develop their competencies through more targeted preparation.
For mobile phone technician communities, the opportunity also provides an impetus to improve their preparations for the national-level competition. Kemnaker encourages technicians from various regions to take advantage of the opportunity by developing both their technical abilities and complementary knowledge.
Afriansyah emphasized that the government wants to ensure that Indonesian technicians possess competencies that meet the requirements of modern industry. Skills development should not end with national competitions, but should also create opportunities for Indonesian technicians to compete at the global level in the future.
"The Ministry of Manpower hopes that Indonesian technicians will continue to demonstrate their capabilities and become increasingly competitive internationally. We also encourage mobile phone technician communities throughout Indonesia to prepare for the national competition," he said.
The statement underscores Kemnaker's view that skills development is an important part of responding to technological change. The government encourages technicians not to rely solely on professional experience, but to continuously update their knowledge and skills in line with the development of the devices and technologies used by the public.
CGC WORLD CUP 2026: Seven winners of
CGC Indonesia 2026 are entitled to participate in the CGC World Cup 2026 at the Poly World Trade Center Expo in Guangzhou, China, on October 10 and 11, 2026. (PHOTO: Ministry of Manpower Press and Public Relations Office/Kemnaker)
Seven Winners of CGC Indonesia 2026
Meanwhile, the closing ceremony of
CGC Indonesia 2026, led by Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor, produced seven winners. The winners are entitled to participate in the CGC World Cup 2026, which will be held on October 10 and 11, 2026, at the Poly World Trade Center Expo (PWTC Expo) in Guangzhou, China.
The event will give the winners of CGC Indonesia 2026 an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in an international-level competition. Participation in international competitions is also in line with the government's efforts to equip Indonesian workers with skills that can remain competitive amid technological change and the demands of global industry.
The Ministry of Manpower hopes that professional skills competitions, both through Inaskill and international events such as the CGC World Cup, can help strengthen a culture of continuous skills development among Indonesian workers. Competitions can also serve as a platform for aligning workforce skills with the competency standards required by businesses and industry.
By including mobile phone technicians as a new category in Inaskill 2026, the Ministry of Manpower is creating greater opportunities for technicians to demonstrate their abilities in a competitive environment. The government is also calling on technician communities across Indonesia to take advantage of this opportunity to further develop their competencies and prepare for the demands of an industry that continues to evolve. (IDNC)
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